As part of the nationwide NBA All-Star 2016 program that will bring the excitement of the NBA to 14 Canadian cities in 10 provinces from November through February, former NBA player Jerome Williams will interact with fans in Charlottetown as they participate in All-Star-themed events and basketball activities January 8-9, 2016. The UPEI Panthers are proud to host the BMO NBA All-Star Kidsfest at the Chi Wan Young Sports Centre on Friday, January 8. The event will feature Jr. NBA Clinics and NBA Cares activities for all ages. A youth art program gives fans a chance to design a canvas that will be displayed during NBA All-Star 2016 in February in Toronto. Another event taking place at UPEI during the Panther Women's and Men's Basketball home games on January 9 is the Bell NBA All-Star Challenge, presented by AIR MILES. The event is looking for the best three-point shooters, skills challenge competitors and dunkers in Charlottetown!  The winner of the competition will be awarded an all-expenses paid trip to compete for a national title at NBA All-Star 2016 in Toronto.